BSS (band)

BSS (Korean: 부석순, also known as BooSeokSoon or Seventeen BSS) is the first sub-unit of South Korean boy band Seventeen. Formed in 2018, the group is composed of three Seventeen members: DK, Hoshi, and Seungkwan.

BSS
BSS in February 2023 From left to right: Hoshi, DK and Seungkwan
BSS in February 2023
From left to right: Hoshi, DK and Seungkwan
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2018–present
LabelsPledis
Spinoff ofSeventeen
Members

Name

BSS is an acronym that stands for BooSeokSoon, which is composed of a syllable from each of the band members' names: "Boo" from Boo Seungkwan, "Seok" from Lee Seokmin (DK), and "Soon" from Kwon Soonyoung (Hoshi). The name was coined by fans during the members' training period, prior to their official debut as Seventeen.[1]

Career

2018: Formation and debut

On February 2, 2018, DK, Hoshi, and Seungkwan jointly performed the then-unreleased song "Just Do It" for the first time at the 2018 Seventeen 2nd Fan Meeting <SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND>.[2] Although initially planned as a special one-time performance in the event, the track's unexpectedly overwhelming positive reception from fans prompted the formation of Seventeen's first sub-unit, BSS.[3] As a result, the band debuted on March 21, 2018, officially releasing "Just Do It" as a digital single.[4][5]

2019–present: Hiatus and Second Wind

Almost five years after their debut, BSS announced their first comeback on January 7, 2023.[6] The group released their first single album Second Wind on February 6, 2023, alongside the music video for its lead single, "Fighting", featuring Lee Young-ji.[7][8] The album includes two other tracks, "Lunch" and "7PM", with the latter featuring Norwegian artist Peder Elias.[9] On the first day of its release, Second Wind sold over 478,000 copies, breaking the first-week sales record for an album released by a K-pop band sub-unit. [10] By the end of the first week, the album sold a record 610,189 copies in total.[11]

On February 15, 2023, BSS received their first ever music show win on MBC M's Show Champion with "Fighting", followed by wins on M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo.[12][13][14]

Members

Discography

Single albums
List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
KOR
[16]		 BEL
(FL)
[17]		 GER
[18]		 JPN
[19]		 SWI
[20]
Second Wind 118076388
  • KMCA: 2× Platinum[22]

Singles
Title Year Peak chart position Album
KOR
[23]		 KOR Songs
[24]		 JPN
Hot
[25]
"Just Do It" (거침없이) 2018 167 — — Non-album single
"Fighting" (파이탕 해야지)
(featuring Lee Young-ji)		 2023 5 5 1 Second Wind

Other charted songs
Title Year Peak chart position Album
KOR
[23]
"Lunch" 2023 65 Second Wind
"7PM" (7시에 들어줘)
(featuring Peder Elias)		 49

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
MAMA Awards 2018 Best Unit BSS Nominated [26]

References
  1. "K-Pop Boy Band Seventeen Releases 'Just Do It' Subunit Music Video From BSS". Billboard. 22 March 2018. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  2. "[종합] "디에잇도 함께"…세븐틴, 신곡 최초 공개까지 꽉 채운 4시간". X Sports News (in Korean). February 2, 2018. Archived from the original on February 26, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  3. "SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan, DK, and Hoshi Discuss BSS's First Single Album "Second Wind"". Teen Vogue. 7 February 2023. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  4. "Everything to Know About K-Pop Group SEVENTEEN". Time. July 29, 2020. Archived from the original on July 30, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  5. "[공식입장] 세븐틴 측 "호시X승관X도겸, 스페셜 유닛 3월 공개"" (in Korean). 서경스타. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  6. "[단독] 세븐틴 '부석순' 2월 컴백 확정···5년 만의 희소식". Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). January 7, 2023. Archived from the original on January 8, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  7. "세븐틴 스페셜 유닛 부석순, 2월6일 새 앨범 발매..5년만 컴백(공식)". Herald Pop (in Korean). January 9, 2023. Archived from the original on February 26, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  8. "세븐틴 부석순, 신보 'SECOND WIND' 프로모션 스케줄러". Newsen (in Korean). January 18, 2023. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  9. "SEVENTEEN's BSS Unveils 'Second Wind' Tracklist With Sporty Highlight Medley: Listen". Billboard. February 2, 2023. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  10. "[Today's K-pop] Seventeen unit sets sales record with 1st single". The Korea Herald. February 7, 2023. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  11. "[초동 기록] 세븐틴 부석순, 첫 싱글앨범 초동 61만 장 돌파...스페셜 유닛의 하프 밀리언 셀러 등극 (한터차트 공식)". Hanteo News (in Korean). February 13, 2023. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  12. "'파이팅 해야지', 음악방송 첫 1위…부석순 "4세대는 우리가 접수"". Maeil Daily (in Korean). February 16, 2023. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  13. "부석순, '엠카운트다운' 2주 연속 1위". Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). February 24, 2023. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  14. "세븐틴 부석순, 활동 끝났는데도 인기 더 뜨겁다". Edaily (in Korean). February 24, 2023. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  15. "부석순 도겸 "리더로서 책임감 많이 느껴…꾸준한 사람 되고 파"". Newsis (in Korean). February 15, 2023. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  16. Peak chart positions on Circle Album Chart:
    • "Second Wind". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  17. "Discografie BSS". Ultratop. Archived from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  18. Peak positions on Germany's Top 100 Albums Chart:
  19. "Second Wind". Oricon. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  20. "Discographie BSS". hitparade.ch. Archived from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  21. Accumulated sales for Second Wind:
  22. "South Korean album certifications – Second Wind" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  23. Peaks on the Circle Digital Chart:
  24. "Fighting". Billboard. March 11, 2023. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  25. Peak chart positions on Billboard's Japan Hot 100:
  26. Lee, Hoyeon (November 1, 2018). "방탄소년단부터 워너원…'2018 MAMA', 투표 시작". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
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